The City of Abbotsford
Flood Analysis in the city of Abbotsford, BC
Background Information
"In November 2021, Abbotsford experienced one of Canada’s largest flooding disasters when the Nooksack River overflowed and breached its dyke and floodwater headed straight to Abbotsford, flooding Sumas Prairie. This event forced the closure of the US/Canada Border and Highway 1, effectively stopping the flow of people, goods and services and led to a significant loss of livestock and poultry, as well as the evacuation of over 1,100 properties and over 3,300 people from their homes" (The city of Abbotsford).
Timeline of 2021 flooding in the city of Abbotsford (The Abbotsford News)
Friday, Nov 12, 2021
Envrionment Canada issued special weather statements warning of 75 to 120mm of rain over the weekend.
Sunday, Nov 14, 2021
The City of Abbotsford activated an emergency operations center due to heavy rain and flooding. By the end of the day, 100 mm of rain had been recorded, breaking the previous record.
Monday, Nov 15th, 2021
The city of Abbotsford declared a state of local emergency as flood waters swept across the community. Evauction orders were issued.
Friday, Nov 19th, 2021
Flood levels dropped six inches overnight, and plans to build a temporary replacement for the Sumas Dikes.
Tourism Attractions in the City of Abbotsford
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